Invacare R51 Owners Manual - Page 67

SECTION 13-CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK SECTION 13-CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK ƽ WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches ƽ WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage the clutches until the power is off. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 13.1. The clutch engagement/disengagement allows free-wheeling or joystick controlled operation. Free-wheeling allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without power. To engage/disengage the clutches: 1. Locate the clutch handles on motors as shown in FIGURE 13.1. CAUTION If clutch handles are forced to engage in the wrong direction as shown in FIGURE 13.1, the motors will be damaged and will need to be replaced. Top View Of Wheelchair Disengaged (Toward rear wheels) NOTE: NEVER force clutch handles in these directions. Clutch Handle Engaged (Toward Clutch Handle rear of wheelchair) FIGURE 13.1 Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches 2. Perform one of the following: • To Engage: turn the clutch handles until they are pointing toward the rear of the wheelchair. NEVER try to turn the clutch handles toward the front of the wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 67 R51™and R51LXP